Needless to say...I advised My TA that We were no longer interested in booking a Costa cruise in the near future...Enough rumors are floating about regarding the safety procedures in place...the late Mayday call(if any)...Captain's apparent disembarking before many passengers... For the time being..No Costa Cruise for Us!!
Now all we need do is enjoy the cruise on the Carnival Splendor ...which has the same hull design...next month!! C'est La Vie!!!